I checked this book out, because we’re planning to homeschool Montessori-style, so to speak. Before having our precious little boy, I worked for three years as an assistant at a Christian Montessori preschool (ages 3-6), my time there is what persuaded my husband and I that Montessori is a good method for educating the whole child. As my husband says, “It’s just practical.”

That being said, I wouldn’t recommend this book for someone who is new to the concept and style of the Montessori Method. It might be a bit of a shocker and a lot of information to take in.

The book was very useful with a lot of information and examples to illustrate concepts. Sometimes the reading felt a little heavy. It’s definitely not the book to pick up for late night feedings.

It was definitely very helpful and we will implement many of the ideas for our family. The chapters I felt were particularly useful, in their topics and examples, were Pratical Life (Ch. 6), Personal Care (Ch. 7), and The Developing Will (Ch. 9).

I’d recommend this book for people who have some familiarity with the Montessori method or those who have taken a Montessori parent/child class.